Porth Book Flashcards
1
Q
85% of nephrons are this type
- originate in superficial part of cortex
- have short, thick loops of Henle that penetrate only a short distance into the medulla
A
cortical nephrons
2
Q
15% of nephrons..originate deeper in the cortex and have longer and thinner Loops of Henle that penetrate the entire length of the medulla
*largely involved with urine concentration
A
juxtamedullary nephrons
3
Q
glomerulus and peritubular capillary network supply the…
A
nephrons
4
Q
high pressure capillary filtration system located between the afferent and efferent arterioles
A
Glomerulus
5
Q
low pressure vessels that are adapted for reabsorption rather than filtration
- permits rapid movement of solutes and water
- originates from the efferent arteriole
A
peritubular capillaries
